Step into a century of history
Enter into a once-bustling sewing supply shop to uncover stories from Montreal’s vibrant past. H. Fisher & Fils, open from 1918 to 2022, now welcomes guests for visits that explore the building’s legacy, Montreal’s garment industry, and the broader history of Jewish life in our city.
Thursday to Monday, 10am–5pm
4129 St-Laurent Blvd
What to Expect
A Guided Visit
The history of H. Fisher & Fils will be brought to life by our Museum educators, revealing the connections between Montreal’s once-thriving garment industry and Jewish immigration in the early 20th century
Get to know the Fisher Family
Experience the stories of the shop firsthand with audio and video clips from interviews with Esther Fisher, recorded inside the very store where she worked for decades.
Hands-On Exploration
Get up close with original equipment, tools, and items from the shop’s inventory, offering a tangible glimpse into its history.
Guided visits run every 45 minutes from 10:15am to 4:15pm, Thursday through Monday. Walk-ins are welcome when space permits. Guided visits available in French or English.
$8 General Admission
Price above includes sales tax and Fareharbor booking fee.
Located at 4129 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
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“What is so amazing about the H. Fisher space is that you feel like the proprietress has just stepped out for a moment, but as you wait, you can start imagining the customers, the interactions and the connections to the Jewish community, the Montreal garment community and the thousands of clients over time, across Canada. The richness of the oral history left to the Jewish Museum from Esther Fisher, the remarkable space, and the conversations sure to emerge between educators and visitors will create a remarkable educational and cultural opportunity for all who visit.”
Annie Polland
President of the Tenement Museum, New York
Share your story
Whether you stopped in for supplies, chatted with Esther behind the counter, or have family connections to the store, we want to hear from you! Your stories will help us deepen our research and shape future programming at the H. Fisher & Fils Museum heritage site.
Click the button below to share your contact information and a brief description of your story.
More Ways to Engage
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Events
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